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2003-01 Firm Property Rights, Bargaining, And Internalization, Lisandro Abrego, John Whalley

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

2003-04 Migration And Pollution, Raghbendra Jha, John Whalley

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

2003-06 What Was Lost With Is-Lm, Roger Backhouse, David Laidler

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

2003-08 Meltzer's History Of The Federal Reserve, David Laidler

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

2003-02 Short And Long Run Decompositions Of Oecd Wage Inequality Changes, T Huw Edwards, John Whalley

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

2003-05 Taxes And Traffic In Asian Cities: Ownership And Use Taxes On Autos In Singapore, Ngee-Choon Chia, Albert K C Tsui, John Whalley

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

2003-09 Products Of Representations Characterize The Products Of Dispersions And The Consistency Of Beliefs, Peter A. Streufert

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

2003-03 Chicago Monetary Traditions, David Laidler

Department of Economics Research Reports

No abstract provided.

No. 29: The New Brain Drain From Zimbabwe, Daniel S. Tevara, Jonathan Crush

Southern African Migration Programme

All the signs point to the existence of a growing exodus of skilled Zimbabweans from the country. Although the precise dimensions and impacts of this “brain drain” have yet to be determined, the Zimbabwean government has recently sought to stem the tide with various policy measures. The education and health sectors appear to be the hardest hit although professionals in other sectors have also been leaving in numbers.

The Southern African Migration Project (SAMP) has undertaken a multi-country study of the brain drain within and from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). SAMP’s primary contribution is to examine the skills …

No. 28:Changing Attitudes To Immigration And Refugee Policy In Botswana, Eugene Campbell, Johan Oucho

Southern African Migration Programme

For the last two decades, Botswana has had the reputation as a “country of immigration,” based on the large-scale import of skilled expatriates from Africa, Asia and the West. Successive census reports and immigration data, as well as previous SAMP surveys undertaken in the late 1990s, confirm the appropriateness of the designation. The SAMP surveys concentrated on three themes: (a) the attitudes and migration behaviour of skilled foreigners in the country; (b) the attitudes of Batswana towards cross-border migration to South Africa; and (c) the emigration potential of skilled Batswana. The surveys highlighted the tolerant and generally welcoming attitude prevailing …

2003 American Incentive System Almanac, Don P. Diffine Ph.D.

Belden Center Monographs

No abstract provided.

Alternative Theoretical Approaches To Post-Communist Transformations In Central And Eastern Europe, Petr Pavlinek

Geography and Geology Faculty Publications

Since the start of post-communist transformations in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), there have been disagreements about the best strategies to follow and policies to implement the reforms.¹ Similar disagreements have existed in practical and theoretical interpretations of these transformations. These differences have reflected various and often conflicting understandings of the previous state socialist system, the existing political-economic situation and the nature of post-communist reforms by economists, political scientists, sociologists, historians and members of other disciplines and suggest the complexity, diversity and unpredictability of post-communist developments. Views have also differed significantly within the individual disciplines.

Two basic groups of …

The Evolution Of Human Life Expectancy And Intelligence In Hunter-Gatherer Economies, Hillard Kaplan

ESI Publications

The economics of hunting and gathering must have driven the biological evolution of human characteristics, since hunter-gatherer societies prevailed for the two million years of human history. These societies feature huge intergenerational resource flows, suggesting that these resource flows should replace fertility as the key demographic consideration. It is then theoretically expected that life expectancy and brain size would increase simultaneously, as apparently occurred during our evolutionary history. The brain here is considered as a direct form of bodily investment, but also crucially as facilitating further indirect investment by means of learning-by-doing.

Front Matter: The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2003, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Cover, front matter, table of contents, and other materials for the 2003 The State of the Region report authored by the Regional Studies Institute at Old Dominion University

Part 1: The Hampton Roads Economy: Defense Expenditures Become More Important, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Economically speaking, the 21st century has been a good one for Hampton Roads. By many measures – especially growth in employment and income – Hampton Roads now leads the Commonwealth of Virginia. The war in Iraq had a remarkably small negative impact on the region’s economy. Reversing the trend of the 1990s, defense expenditures have become a more important part of the region’s economy.

Part 2: Hampton Roads: A Comparative Tour, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

We compare Hampton Roads to other metropolitan areas in terms of a variety of economic, social and educational variables. We focus in particular on differences between white and black citizens that are apparent in the 2000 U.S. Census and the question of whether a housing price bubble exists in the region.

Part 3: Private Social Services In Hampton Roads: Problems And Prospects, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

These services, the funds for which are routed primarily through our United Way organizations, are part of the “social safety net” of which many regional citizens are ignorant. We detail these programs and their challenges.

Part 4: Military Retirees In Hampton Roads: Who, How Many, And Their Impact, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

More than 50,000 military veterans reside in Hampton Roads and their numbers are growing much more rapidly than our general population. Where do they live, what is their economic impact and how could we attract even more if we wished to do so?

Part 5: Research And Development At Eastern Virginia Medical School, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Our region’s medical school gradually has been developing a core of significant research and development thrusts despite tremendous challenges. What is EVMS doing and what can we do to stimulate this highly valuable activity?

Part 6: Consolidation Of Public Services In Hampton Roads: Would We Save Money And Enhance The Service We Receive?, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Numerous individuals have suggested that the consolidation of some public services (police, fire, libraries, etc.) in Hampton Roads would save money. The evidence on this score is mixed, but very interesting, and should challenge some public officials.

Part 7: The Impact Of State Mandates On Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

Local elected officials often complain that the Commonwealth imposes costly mandates on the cities and counties of the region. How many mandates are there and what are their costs? The answer to both is, more than most people think.

Part 8: Are New Housing And Commercial Developments Subsidized In Hampton Roads, Regional Studies Institute, Old Dominion University

State of the Region Reports: Hampton Roads

When new residential and commercial developments occur, do they pay for themselves, or do others subsidize necessary governmental services and infrastructure? The answer depends upon the nature of the situation and the city.

Compensation And Benefits Study For El Paso Chapter 13 Trustee, Christine Thurlow Brenner, Tina Manco

IPED Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

Institute For Policy And Economic Development Publication And Technical Report Specifications With Grant Proposal Writing And Report Editing Timeline, Janet S. Conary, Dennis L. Soden, Mathew Mcelroy

IPED Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

Economic Impact: Special Edition Of The Border Business Review

IPED Technical Reports

No abstract provided.

Loose Notes And Book Inbox, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Shaikh, A. (2000, September 27). Handwritten notes titled Paul Davidson: Kalecki vs. Keynes on 3 issues. Unpublished manuscript.
• Foley, D. K., Garegnani, P., Pivetti, M., & Vianello, F. (2004). Classical theory and policy analysis: A round table. Centro di Ricerche e Documentazione "Piero Sraffa."
• Shaikh, A. (2000, April 25). Handwritten notes titled IS/LM & I-O – K/K vs. classical, discussing equilibrium dynamics, endogenous money supply, and classical growth dynamics. Unpublished manuscript.
• Shaikh, A. (2000, April 20). Handwritten notes titled Standard and classical IS/LM, discussing Walras’ law and exogenous versus endogenous money supply. Unpublished …

Improving The Well Being Of At-Risk Families: Exploring Clients’ Perceptions Of Preventative Services, Lenore M. Mcwey

University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research Discussion Paper Series

Low income and working poor families are exposed to tremendous stressors, which in turn can impede their ability to care for their children (Dyk, 2004). In 2000, reports of abuse and/or neglect of over five million children were made to Child Protective Services (CPS) Agencies (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2002). These families are often termed “at-risk” because of the possibility that the children could be placed in foster care. One prevention strategy used to help at-risk families is in-home family therapy. The Young Investigator Award through the University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research (UKCPR) enabled me …

Emancipating The Slaves To Neoclassical Economics, Karl Schoenberger

Human Rights & Human Welfare

This short article responds in part to George DeMartino's Enslaved to Fashion: Corporations, Consumers, and the Campaign for Worker Rights in the Global Economy (HRHW, Volume 1, Issue 2), which reviewed Schoenberger's Levi's Children: Coming to Terms with Human Rights in Global Marketplace.

This article originally appeared in the SAIS Review 22:1 (2002): 81-85, © The Johns Hopkins University Press. Reproduced with permission of The Johns Hopkins University Press.

Econ 205 New Stock Flow, Budget Restraints, Walra's Law, Anwar Shaikh Phd

Archives of Anwar Shaikh

This collection includes:

• Shaikh, A. (1990, April 12). Keynes and Kalecki on finance and investment [Unpublished manuscript with attached post-it note from Ramesh to Anwar Shaikh]. Unpublished manuscript.

• Shaikh, A. (1985, December 17). Money and commodity circulation in simple reproduction [Handwritten diagram for Eco 204]. Unpublished manuscript.

• Shaikh, A. (2003, December 15). Structure of Godley’s basic ex ante model [Handwritten notes]. Unpublished manuscript.

• Shaikh, A. (1990, April 6). Banks, credit, and currency (citing Moore, 1988) [Handwritten notes]. Unpublished manuscript.

• Shaikh, A. (2002, March 5). Ex ante and ex post stock-flow accounts [Typed course notes for …

Investment Prospects In Ukraine: Transition From A Planned To Market Economy, Teodor Kostandinov Penov

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

The Soviet economy and how it operated successfully to make it one of the world superpowers in the world under the socialist regime still is unclear to many people around the world, and especially those outside the vast territories of Soviet influence. The country of Ukraine was one of those countries, which makes it very important to understand why the country is at the position it presently finds itself in. Thus, to help us better understand the Ukrainian economy we will look into the history of the Soviet Union.